Effects of Stress
The following nutrients can be depleted by stress. If people make an attempt to supply them through their food they may be surprised at the diminished negative effects of winter blahs.
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“The Dynamics of Desire”
by Marianne Parady
Saints and sages have been singing the praises of belief for centuries. Christ provided the foundation, teaching us that all things are possible to those who believe. Norman Vincent Peale instructed millions in the power of positive thinking. Today, Dr. Wayne Dyer tells us that we will “see [...]
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There is new evidence that acute mental stress can trigger heart attacks. Researchers long have suspected that stress can bring on heart attacks, but nobody fully understood how.
University of Pittsburg investigators recently showed that stress induces a chemical reaction that promotes blood clotting- one of the prime causes of heart attacks. Deadline –type pressure causes [...]
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Can Stress Make You Sick?
Scientists have found evidence that stress can suppress the immune system. It can cause a variety of disorders, including arthritis, high blood pressure, infections, allergies and some kinds of cancer. While researching stress and its effect on the immune system, scientists discovered an interrelationship between the mind and the body [...]
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Basic Facts
Massage is well known for reducing stress and promoting relaxation. And, a growing body of research also shows that massage therapy is effective for relieving and managing chronic pain, a significant national health problem. According to the National Institute for Health, nearly one-third of all Americans will suffer from chronic pain at some point [...]
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Simply put, stress is a signal that something needs to change. It’s the body-mind’s innate response to internal and external factors that disrupt normal functioning or disturb emotional, cognitive or physical well-being.
Perhaps you’ve heard stories of, say, a 5’2” mother suddenly lifting a car to save her baby? That’s the “Fight or Flight” response [...]
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